Hi readers, as seen in previous blog posts, poor air quality can worsen health issues such as asthma and allergies, causing sleep problems as well as long-term health issues. This blog post I will share about home air purifiers and they being on a rise as a result of concerns over air quality.
As we spent most our time indoors, we could be exposed to more indoor air particles that accumulate over time and increasing our exposure to types of lung-related diseases. Air purifiers function to sanitise the air which may include pollutants, allergens and toxins. As compared to air humidifiers, which add particles to indoor air, air purifiers, filters and remove particles and sanitise them.
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So the question arises if air purifiers are effective?
To a certain extent, they are effective, but we have to note that air purifier does not remove or neutralise all air particles in our homes. This occurs as some air pollutants are already accumulated on soft surfaces such as furniture, carpets, and other hard surfaces such as walls and ceilings.
Due to this, even when we have air purifiers at home, there are other steps we need to take to prevent harmful air pollutants from entering and accumulating in our indoor space.
Some other ways that we can do at home:
- Clean rugs, carpeting and furniture often
- Can use a vacuum with a filter
- Wash bedding in hot water once a month
- Ensure your home is at the right humidity
- To prevent dust accumulation
To conclude, air purifiers are effective if proper filtration and home cleaning techniques are being used to complement and reduce air pollutants indoors. We also have to remember that air purifiers can reduce air pollution, however, they cannot remove all pollutants from the air.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/do-air-purifiers-work#when-they-wont-work